Panasonic ag-3dp1 operating instructions

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Operating Instructions

Memory Card Camera-Recorder

Model No. AG-3DP1G

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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WARNING:

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

• To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock

hazard, keep this equipment away from all liquids. Use and store only in locations which are not exposed to the risk of dripping or splashing liquids, and do not place any liquid containers on top of the equipment.

WARNING:

Always keep memory cards (optional accessory) or accessories (BNC cap, XLR connector cap, microphone holder) out of the reach of babies and small children.

CAUTION:

Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing them. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock and annoying interference, use the recommended accessories only.

CAUTION:

Do not jar, swing, or shake the unit by its handle while the conversion lens or another accessory is attached. Due to the added weight of the conversion lens, any strong jolt to the handle may damage the unit or result in personal injury.

CAUTION:

Do not lift the unit by its handle while the tripod is attached. When the tripod is attached, its weight will also affect the unit’s handle, possibly causing the handle to break and hurting the user. To carry the unit while the tripod is attached, take hold of the tripod.

CAUTION:

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

CAUTION:

Do not leave the unit in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time when in use. Low temperature burn injuries may be suffered if the high temperature parts of this unit are in direct contact with the skin for long periods of time. When using the equipment for long periods of time, make use of the tripod.

CAUTION:

A coin type battery is installed inside of the unit. Do not store the unit in temperatures over 60 ºC (140 ºF). Do not leave the unit in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

CAUTION:

In order to maintain adequate ventilation, do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or any other conﬁned space. To prevent risk of electric shock or ﬁre hazard due to overheating, ensure that curtains and any other materials do not obstruct the ventilation.

A rechargeable battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased.

3D image shooting/viewing

• Do not set a wide parallax (parallax between the left and right eyes) when shooting a 3D image. Viewing the 3D image shot with a wide parallax may cause eyestrain or other adverse effects. For details on the parallax, see “Adjusting the Convergence Point.” (Page 54)

• When viewing 3D images, observe the viewing precautions indicated in the operating instructions of the monitor. If you continue viewing 3D images in incorrect conditions, it may cause eyestrain or other adverse effects.

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FCC NOTICE (USA)

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may ﬁnd the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional ofﬁces helpful.

FCC Warning:

To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

NOTIFICATION (Canada)

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

EMC NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASER/USER OF THE APPARATUS

1. Applicable standards and operating environment

The apparatus is compliant with:

standards EN55103-1 and EN55103-2 2009, and electromagnetic environments E1, E2, E3 and E4.

2. Pre-requisite conditions to achieving compliance with the above standards

<1> Peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus and special connecting cables

The purchaser/user is urged to use only equipment which has been recommended by us as peripheral equipment to be connected to the apparatus. The purchaser/user is urged to use only the connecting cables described below.

<2> For the connecting cables, use shielded cables which suit the intended purpose of the apparatus.

Video signal connecting cables Use double shielded coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, for SDI (Serial Digital Interface). Coaxial cables, which are designed for 75-ohm type high-frequency applications, are recommended for analog video signals. Audio signal connecting cables If your apparatus supports AES/EBU serial digital audio signals, use cables designed for AES/EBU. Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency transmission applications, for analog audio signals. Other connecting cables Use shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications, such as connecting cables for IEEE1394 or USB. When connecting to the HDMI signal terminal, use multilayer shielded cables, which provide quality performance for high-frequency applications. When connecting to the DVI signal terminal, use a cable with a ferrite core. If your apparatus is supplied with ferrite core(s), they must be attached on cable(s) following instructions in this manual.

3. Performance level

The performance level of the apparatus is equivalent to or better than the performance level required by these standards.

However, the apparatus may be adversely affected by interference if it is being used in an EMC environment, such as an area where strong electromagnetic fields are generated (by the presence of signal transmission towers, cellular phones, etc.). In order to minimize the adverse effects of the interference on the apparatus in cases like this, it is recommended that the following steps be taken with the apparatus being affected and with its operating environment:

1. Place the apparatus at a distance from the source of the interference.

2. Change the direction of the apparatus.

3. Change the connection method used for the apparatus.

4. Connect the apparatus to another power outlet where the power is not shared by any other appliances.

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TO REMOVE BATTERY

Main Power Battery (Ni-Cd / Ni-MH / Li-ion Battery)

● To detach the battery, please proceed in the reverse order of the installation method described in this manual.

● If

a battery made by any other manufacturer is to be used, check the Operating Instructions accompanying the battery.

Back-up Battery (Lithium Battery)

● For the removal of the battery for disposal at the end of its service life, please consult your dealer.

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trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of

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a consumer, and no license is granted or shall be implied for any use other than the personal uses detailed below.

– To encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC Video”) – To decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity – To decode AVC Video that was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video

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Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC (http://www.mpegla.com).

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the

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actual camera-recorder.

References

References are shown as (Page 00).

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Terminology

Both SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards as referred to as “SD Memory Cards” in these operating

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instructions. Memory cards that have the “P2” logo (e.g., AJ-P2C064AG, an optional accessory) are referred to as “P2

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cards” in these operating instructions. Video that is created during a single recording operation is referred to as a “clip” in these operating

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instructions.

Precautions for Use

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: Not all repair work is covered by this extended

warranty.

: The maximum warranty period may be adjusted depending on the number of hours the device has been used.

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Caution regarding laser beams

The MOS sensor may be damaged if it is exposed to laser light. When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not to allow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.

PLEASE NOTE:

 When preparing to record important events, always shoot some advance test footage, to verify that both pictures and

sound are being recorded normally. Should video or audio recording fail due to a malfunction of this camera-recorder or the P2 cards used, we will not

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assume liability for such failure.

Disposing and transferring ownership of memory card devices

Formatting or deleting a memory card device in this camera or a PC will only change ﬁle management data and leave data on the card intact. It is recommended that the card either be physically destroyed or that commercially sold software be used to completely delete any data on the card. Note that managing card data is the owner’s responsibility.

Information on software for this product

1. Included with this product is software licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) and GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), and users are hereby informed that they have the right to obtain, change and redistribute the source codes of this software.

To obtain the source codes, go to the following home page:

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

The manufacturer asks users to refrain from directing inquiries concerning the source codes they have obtained and other details to its representatives.

2. Included with this product is software which is licensed under MIT-License.

Details can be found on the installation CD provided with the unit. Refer to the folder called “LDOC”. (Details are given in the original (English-language) text.)

Contents

Read this ﬁrst! ................................................................................................................. 2

Precautions for Use ......................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 1 Overview

Camera Unit Features ................................................................................................... 11

Recording and Playback Features ............................................................................... 12

Setting for Y System Con Standar

Chapter 2 Parts and Their Functions

Chapter 3 Recording and Playback

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock ....................................................................... 28

P2 Cards ....................................................................................................................... 30

Basic Pr

Native Recor

ariable Frame Rate (VFR) Recording .......................................................................... 37

Special Recor

mal and Variable Speed Playback .......................................................................... 42

Nor

our Area (Color TV Standard Setting) ........................................................ 13

ﬁguration .................................................................................................... 14

d Accessories ................................................................................................... 15

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section .................................................. 16

Audio (input) Function Section .............................................................................. 17

Audio (output) Function Section Shooting and Recor Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section Time Code Section

arning and Status Display Functions ................................................................. 26

W LCD Monitor

iewﬁnder ............................................................................................................. 27

ting P2 Cards ................................................................................................ 30

Inser Removing P2 Car

o Prevent Accidental Erasure of P2 Card Content .............................................. 31

d Access LED and Status of P2 Cards ...................................................... 31

P2 Car

d Recording Times ..................................................................................... 32

P2 Car Handling P2 Car

ocedures .......................................................................................................... 33

Shooting Nor 2D LL Recor

Native VFR Recor Standard VFR Recording(pulldown r

Using VFR Recording Function ............................................................................. 38

Interval Recor REC CHECK Function Shot Marker (SHOT MARK) Recor

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mal Recording ................................................................................................. 34

ding .......................................................................................................... 36

ding Modes ............................................................................................ 40

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ding/Playback Functions Section .......................................... 19

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ds .............................................................................................. 30

d Recording ................................................................................ 32

ding ................................................................................................... 35

ding ........................................................................................... 37

ecording) ..................................................... 37

ding (INTERVAL REC) ..................................................................... 40

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ding Function .................................................. 41

Chapter 4 Adjustments and Settings for Recording

Selecting Recording Signals ................................................................................. 43

List of Recording Formats and Functions ............................................................. 43

Selecting V List of Recor

Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance

Adjusting the White Balance Adjusting the Black Balance

Setting the Electr

Setting the Shutter Mode and Speed Placing the Camera-r

Assigning Functions to USER Buttons Selecting Audio Input Signals and Adjusting Recor

Selecting Audio Input Signals Adjusting Recor Selecting Function for the F CH3 and CH4 Recor

Adjustments and Settings for 3D Recor

Switching the LCD Monitor/V Setting 3D Recor Adjusting the Convergence Point 3D Assist Function Adjustment between T

ideo Output ......................................................................................... 44

ding, Playback and Output Formats ................................................. 45

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onic Shutter ........................................................................................ 48

ecorder in SYNCHRO SCAN Mode .................................... 49

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ding Levels .................................................................................. 51

. AUDIO LEVEL Control ............................................. 52

ding Levels .......................................................................... 52

iewﬁnder Screen ..................................................... 53

ding Mode ................................................................................. 53

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wo Lenses (3D FINE Function) .......................................... 57

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ding Levels .................................. 51

ding ................................................................ 53

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Setting Time Data .......................................................................................................... 59

Recording Time Codes and User Bits .................................................................. 60

Setting User Bits Entering the User Bits Setting the Time Code

nally Locking the Time Code ........................................................................ 65

Exter Counter Setting and Display

LCD Monitor/V

Status Indication Layout Selecting Display Infor

een Displays .................................................................................................... 68

Scr Center Infor Checking and Displaying Shooting Status MODE CHECK Indication Center Marker Display Safety Zone Markers Zebra Patter Focus Assist Function

aveform Monitor Function .................................................................................. 75

Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/V

Using the LCD monitor Adjusting Left and Right V Diopter Adjustment Emphasizing Image Outlines

Handling Setup Data

Conﬁguration of Setup Data Files Handling SD Memor

matting, Writing and Reading an SD Memory Card ........................................ 79

For How to Use Scene File Data Saving Scene Files and Other Settings on SD Memor

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iewﬁnder Screen Status Displays .......................................................... 67

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mation ............................................................................... 67

mation Display ................................................................................... 70

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n Display ........................................................................................... 74

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iewﬁnder ....................................................... 76

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iewﬁnder Positions ...................................................... 77

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y Cards ................................................................................. 79

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y Cards ............................. 82

Chapter 5 Preparation

Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 84

Mounting the Battery and Setting the Battery Type .............................................. 84

Use of the Exter

eparing for Audio Input .............................................................................................. 87

When Using the Fr Using a Wir When Using Audio Devices

Attaching/Adjusting Accessories

Mounting the Camera on a T Attaching the Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Grip Belt

DC OUT Connector and Exter

nal DC Power Supply .................................................................. 85

ont Microphone ....................................................................... 87

eless Receiver .................................................................................... 88

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Chapter 6 Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails

Thumbnail Operations ................................................................................................... 91

Thumbnail Manipulations Overview ...................................................................... 91

Thumbnail Scr Selecting Thumbnails Playing back Clips Switching the Thumbnail Display Shot Mark Deleting Clips Restoring Clips Setting of Clip Meta Data

matting a P2 Card .......................................................................................... 100

For

matting SD Memory Cards ............................................................................ 100

For Setting the Thumbnail Display Mode

operties ............................................................................................................ 102

Pr Saving the Log Data

een ................................................................................................. 92

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ripod ........................................................................ 89

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nal REC Start/Stop Switch Connection ......................... 90

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Chapter 7 Menu Operations

LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder Menus .................................................................................. 106

Using the Menus ................................................................................................. 106

Initializing the Menu Settings

Setup Menu Structur Setup Menu List

SCENE FILE Scr SYSTEM SETUP Scr SW MODE Scr RECORDING SETUP Scr AUDIO SETUP Scr OUTPUT SEL Scr DISPLA BA CARD FUNCTIONS Scr 3D ASSIST Scr OTHER FUNCTIONS Scr DIAGNOSTIC Scr OPTION MENU Scr

Y SETUP Screen ..................................................................................... 116

TTERY SETUP Screen ..................................................................................... 117

e ................................................................................................. 108

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een ............................................................................................ 110

een ............................................................................................... 113

een .......................................................................................... 116

een .............................................................................................. 119

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Chapter 8 Connecting to External Devices

Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit ........................................................ 121

Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit ...................................................... 122

Adjusting the Convergence Point

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Inspections

Inspections Before Shooting ....................................................................................... 123

Preparing for Inspections .................................................................................... 123

Inspecting the Camera Unit Inspecting the Memor

Maintenance

Cleaning Inside the V Charging the Inter

arning System .......................................................................................................... 127

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Updating the Fir

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arning Description Tables ................................................................................ 127

arning and Error Display for Thumbnail Operation .......................................... 130

mware Incorporated into the Unit ..................................................... 131

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een ...................................................................................... 111

een .............................................................................. 113

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een ................................................................................ 118

een .............................................................................. 119

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y Recording Functions ..................................................... 124

iewﬁnder ........................................................................... 126

nal Battery .............................................................................. 126

Chapter 10 Index Chapter 11 Speciﬁcations

Dimensions and speciﬁcations ................................................................................... 135

Dimensions ......................................................................................................... 135

Speciﬁcations

Connector Signal Description

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Chapter 1 Overview

Attention

Chapter 1 Overview

Perform the following settings before using the unit for the ﬁrst time.

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The unit is delivered from the factory with the settings not yet speciﬁed for your area. Revise the settings for the TV standard of your area, etc., following the procedures described on page 13.

The AG-3DP1 P2 memory card camera-recorder features a camera unit equipped with two lenses and a 1/3-type 2.2megapixel 3MOS sensor, and a recording and playback unit that provides AVC-Intra 100 compression recording as standard to provide HD full pixel and full sampling for high sensitivity, superb image quality, and high-quality video. The P2 card provides reliability, speed, and IT functionality that no other media can match, and it is destined to revolutionize workﬂow for production of 3D programs, from shooting to editing.

 Secure and comfortable 3D recording

The camera is provided with the 3D assist function. It enables you to check by colors on the LCD monitor screen the convergence point area and any excessive pop-out and/or receded area generated by parallax and to adjust the parallax appropriately. The effects of the 3D assist function can be output to the viewﬁnder and an external monitor. The camera also features auto iris, auto focus, and manually selectable ND ﬁlters, for easy shooting.

 3D image and convergence point

When shooting When viewing a 3D image

Convergence point

3D glasses

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The illustration above is an image for explanation.

The convergence point is a point where the optical axes of the left and right lenses converge. This indicates the reference plane when viewing a 3D image. When shooting, adjust the convergence point by shooting the subject you want to set on the reference plane so that the image of the subject from the left lens is completely superimposed onto that from the right lens. When viewing the 3D image, a subject located closer than the convergence point is displayed in front of the screen, and a subject located farther than the convergence point is displayed behind the screen.

 High quality and high sensitivity

The camera uses an AVC-Intra codec (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), which provides high reliability for broadcasting equipment. A 1/3-type 2.2-megapixel 3MOS sensor enables high-sensitivity HD full pixel recording for high-resolution video. The camera also enables high-quality and uncompressed, 16-bit, 48-kHz, 4-channel recording of audio.

 Wide zoom range

The camera is equipped newly developed HD lenses (left and right) that enable wide to 17.0 × optical zooming. It expands the capability of supporting a wide range of applications

 Multi-camera recording supported

The camera features GENLOCK input and TC input, to allow simultaneous recording from multiple connected cameras. This makes multi-camera live recording and multi-camera editing with this unit easy and convenient.

 2D LL recording mode supported

The camera supports 2D LL recording mode, for recording the left-lens (L) image on the left and right P2 cards simulatneously. With this function you can record images with no parallax difference or make a backup copy, which is made easy and convenient by use of two card slots.

Camera Unit Features

 Variable frame rate makes speed effects possible (in the 720P format)

The AG-3DP1 comes with the variable frame rate feature developed for the VariCam HD Cinema camera. In 720P

mode undercranking (dropping frames) and overcranking (high frame rate) for quick motion and slow motion cine-like effects at the disposal of the camera crew.

 Native mode

Playing back a recording made at a frame rate set in the camera at the normal rate provides speed effects without using a frame rate converter. Native mode also extends the recording time of a P2 card. (720P)

 14-bit digital circuit

The high-performance DSP (Digital Signal Processor) in the camera offers 14-bit signal input and 20-bit internal processing. It handles gamma settings and other adjustments for each R/G/B color in 1080/60i (50i) video as well as conversion to all HD/SD formats (P/I conversion, line conversion and down conversion). Because of this high-quality images can be produced in all video formats.

 Six gamma curves including cine-like gamma

To expand camera capabilities, the AG-3DP1 offers six gamma curves including cine-like gamma to easily produce recordings with the characteristic warm tone of ﬁlm.

 Slow, synchro and high speed shutter

The shutter speed can be set from a slow speed of 1/12 s up to a maximum speed of 1/250 s. Combined with the variable frame rate functions, this allows you to create blurring or stop motion effects. The AG-3DP1 also features a synchro scan function that is ideal for capturing screen shots from a computer monitor.

, the frame rate can be set to any of 20 steps between 12P and 60P (50P). This puts features such as

Chapter 1 Overview

 Scene ﬁles

Six preset ﬁles are provided, and you can change the ﬁle names and their settings as desired. You can also save up to four ﬁles to an SD or SDHC memory card (both referred to as “SD memory card” below) and load ﬁles from an SD memory card.

 Shooting assist functions

 USER buttons:

Three USER buttons each of which can be assigned a frequently used function for immediate access.

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Focus assist:

Magniﬁes the center portion of the image and displays a focus bar to facilitate focusing.

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Variable color temperature:

Allows ﬁne adjustment after setting the white balance.

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REC CHECK:

Provides a quick check of the last few seconds of the most recently recorded clip.

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4-position optical ND ﬁlter provided.

 Remote control support

This camera supports the AJ-RC10G remote control unit (optional accessory) and the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory). The remote control allows you to adjust camera image and recording controls at a distance while viewing what you are shooting.

 Camera extension system support

This camera can be connected to the AG-CA300G camera adapter (optional accessory) and the AG-BS300 base station (optional accessory) to enable camera extension system recording. For details on connections to these devices, refer to the connection instructions and precautions found in the instruction manuals for the AG-CA300G and AGBS300, and observe the instructions for the AG-HPX300P/AG-HPX301E.

1080 recording is performed at a ﬁxed frame rate of 24P/30P (25P).

Chapter 1 Overview

Recording and Playback Features

 P2 cards for high capacity, high speed and high reliability

In addition to exceptional resistance to shock, vibration and temperature ﬂuctuations, the P2 (Professional Plug-in) card has a reliability that guarantees long-term repeated recording/initialization that a tape or hard disk system with their moving parts could never match. The connectors are professional grade to withstand long-term continual insertion and removal. The P2 card stores the AV data for each shooting session as a single ﬁle that is immediately accessible for nonlinear editing or transfer over a network without digitizing. Transfer speeds far surpassing those of optical disks also help to speed up production processes. The P2 card complies with PC card standards and can be directly plugged into the PC card slot on a computer.

 Immediate startup and reliable data protection

When you press the REC button in standby mode, the camera instantly ﬁnds a blank area on the P2 card and begins recording. Unlike a VTR system, there is no need to locate a blank section before recording. In normal use, there is no chance of accidentally deleting a recording. Recordings will not be erased unless you intentionally delete a ﬁle or initialize the card.

 Interval REC

Recording one frame at a time at set intervals (from 2 frames to 10 minutes), this mode is useful for monitoring, supervision and special ultra undercranking effects.

 Clip thumbnail preview

The camera records each cut as a clip (ﬁle) and automatically attaches a thumbnail image and ﬁle information to it. To preview a clip on the LCD monitor or to check clip data, simply choose the clip you want from the list of thumbnails. These thumbnails and the ﬁle data can be viewed on a PC (P2 Viewer

) or processed in a nonlinear editing program.

 Shot marker

If desired, you can add a simple OK/reject shot marker to each clip either during or after recording. When a P2 card is mounted in a PC (P2 Viewer), the PC will display only marked clips.

 SD memory card slot

The camera provides an SD memory card slot for saving and loading scene ﬁles and user settings. A metadata upload ﬁle (created using P2 Viewer) containing the name of the person who shot the video, the name of the reporter, the shooting location, and other information can be saved to an SD memory card. This data ﬁle can be loaded as clip metadata.

 Fine adjustment of sound recording level

The camera features a front-mounted control for ﬁne adjustment of the sound recording level. This control is particularly useful for adjusting the sound level when you have to control both video and audio recording. The control can be disabled.

 Unislot wireless receiver compatible

The AG-3DP1 is designed to work with optional slot wireless receivers. The camera supports 2-channel wireless receivers.

This requires the installation of a P2 card driver (provided with each device). For details on the system requirements of

the P2 card driver, visit the support desk at the following website.

http://pr

“P2 Viewer” is a Windows® PC viewing software that can be downloaded free of charge by P2 card users.

o-av.panasonic.net/

Setting for Your Area (Color TV Standard Setting)

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CARD FUNCTIONS 3D ASSIST OTHER FUNCTIONS DIAGNOSTIC

OPTION MENU

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

MAIN MENU

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NTSC

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

AREA SELECT

OPTION MENU

SET

OPTION MENU

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

PAL

NTSC

AREA SELECT

SET

AREA SELECT

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

OPTION MENU

>>>

NTSC

SET

NTSC

RETURN

EXECUTE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

AREA SELECT

OPTION MENU

SET

INIT NTSC SETTING ARE YOU SURE ?

PUSH SETYES

AREA SETTING

This unit is delivered with the area setting, such as the color TV standard, not yet speciﬁed. To revise the settings, perform the following steps:

Chapter 1 Overview

After connecting the unit to the power supply

then turning on the power, hold down the DISP/MODE CHK button and press the MENU button.

Check that OPTION MENU is selected then

press the JOG dial button.

The OPTION MENU screen opens.

Turn the JOG dial button to move the cursor to

the AREA SELECT item then press the JOG dial button.

For details on menu operations, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Turn the JOG dial button to select SET then

press the JOG dial button.

Select EXECUTE then press the JOG dial

button.

Turn the JOG dial button to select the color

TV standard of your area, NTSC or PAL, then press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to select YES then

press the JOG dial button.

The message “TURN POWER OFF” appears on the screen.

Turn the power off and then turn it back on

again.

• The setting selected in step 4 is reﬂected in factory defaults and current operating status values.

If you perform this setting when using the unit for the ﬁrst time, only the settings of the following ﬁve options are changed,

AJ-MC900G

AJ-CVF100G AJ-HVF21KG

Shotgun microphone

(Phantom +48V)

Viewfinder

SHAN-TM700

AG-3DP1

Tripod adapter

SD Memory cards

P2 cards

Unislot wireless

microphone receiver

AJ-RC10G

Remote control unit

External power supply

Remote control cable

AJ-C10050G

Extension control unit

AG-EC4G

Battery

HYTRON140 DIONIC90/160

V-mount type battery plate

LCD monitor

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leaving the other factory settings unchanged.

Chapter 1 Overview

If you perform it after making various adjustments with the setup menu or thumbnail menu, all options other than the following ﬁve options return to their factory settings.

Setup menu option Factory settings NTSC PAL

SYSTEM MODE 1080-59.94i 1080-59.94i 1080-50i

REC FORMAT AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 100/60i AVC-I 100/50i

TC MODE DF DF Not displayed

HEADROOM 20 dB 20 dB 18 dB

DATE FORMAT

M-D-Y M-D-Y D-M-Y

(Thumbnail menu)

System Conﬁguration

The camera is equipped with a battery holder as standard.

For the latest information on P2 cards and SD memory cards not available in the Operating Instructions, visit the support

desk at the following website. http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

For details, refer to the AJ-RC10G Operating Guide on the supplied CD-ROM.

Standard Accessories

Chapter 1 Overview

Shoulder belt

For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page

For how to install the Utility Software, refer to the Installation Manual included in the CD-ROM.

The following accessories are attached to the unit.

Lens cap XLR connector cap BNC cap

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Microphone holder

For details, refer to [When Using the Front Microphone] (page 87).

CD-ROM

• Operating Instructions

• Utility Software

 NOTE

• Be sure to appropriately dispose of the packing material when you have unpacked the product.

• Consult your supplier regarding purchases of accessories.

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

Power Supply and Accessory Mounting Section

1 POWER switch

Use to turn the power on and off.

Battery holder

An Anton/Bauer battery is mounted here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Battery and Setting the Batter

3 Battery release lever

Pull down the release lever to release the battery.

DC IN (external power input) socket (XLR, 4P)

Connect this camera to an external DC power supply. For details, refer to [Use of the External DC Power Supply] (page

5 DC OUT (DC power supply) output socket

This is a 12 V DC output socket that provides a maximum current of 1.5 A.

y Type] (page 84).

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 NOTE

Be sure to check polarity before connecting an external device as incorrect connection could lead to damage.

6 VF connector (20-pin)

Installs the viewﬁnder (AJ-CVF100G/AJ-HVF21KG, optional). Refer to [Viewﬁnder] (page 27).

7 8 Light shoe

Viewﬁnder left-right positioning ring

A video light or similar accessory can be attached here. (Size of holes for securing screws)

• 1/4-20UNC (6 mm or shorter screws)

Light switch

Use to select how to turn on/off the video light connected to the Light connector.

AUTO:

MANUAL:

Light connector

You can connect an Anton/Bauer Ultralight 2 or equivalent product under 50 W for the video light. When the light is lit, the battery charge level goes down sharply. When using the light, we recommend using a battery above 90 Wh.

Shoulder strap ﬁttings

The shoulder strap is attached here. For details, refer to [Attaching the Shoulder Strap] (page

12 Microphone cable clamp

This clamp secures the microphone cables.

Tripod mount

To mount the camera on a tripod, attach the optional tripod adapter (SHAN-TM700) here. For details, refer to [Mounting the Camera on a Tripod] (page

14 Accessory mounting hole

Accessories can be attached here. Do not use this hole for purposes other than attaching accessories. (Size of holes for securing screws)

• 1/4-20UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)

• 3/8-16UNC (10 mm or shorter screws)

Keep the POWER switch on the video light

ON, so that the video light turns on when the camera starts recording and turns off when the camera stops recording. The video light is turned on/off with the POWER switch of the light.

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Audio (input) Function Section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 MIC IN (front microphone input) +48V jack (XLR, 5-

pin)

Connect a microphone (optional accessory) to this jack. A phantom-powered microphone may be connected. To use a phantom-powered microphone, set the menu option F.MIC POWER to ON in the AUDIO SETUP screen. For details, refer to [Preparing for Audio Input] (page 87).

AUDIO LEVEL CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 recording level adjustment) controls

With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to MAN, these controls can be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2. Note that the controls are designed to be locked. For adjustment, each control must be depressed while turning.

AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2 automatic/manual level adjustment selector) switch

Use this switch to select recording level control mode for audio channels 1 and 2.

UTO: Recording level automatically controlled.

MAN: Recording level manually controlled.

For details, refer to [Adjusting Recording Levels] (page 51).

4 AUDIO IN (audio input selector) switch

Use this switch to select signals recorded through audio channels 1 – 4.

ONT: Records signals from a microphone

connected to the MIC IN jack.

W.L.(WIRELESS): Recor REAR: Records signals from audio devices or

ds signals from a wireless receiver.

microphones connected to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

 NOTE

To record 2-channel wireless input, switch both CH1 and CH2 to W.L. position and set the menu option WIRELESS TYPE in the AUDIO SETUP screen to DUAL.

5 AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 (audio channel 1/2) connectors

(XLR, 3-pin)

Audio devices or microphones may be connected here. For details, refer to [When Using Audio Devices] (page 88).

LINE/MIC (line input/mic input) selector switch and +48V switch

Use to select audio signals to be input to the AUDIO IN CH1/CH2 connectors.

LINE:

MIC:

The +48V switch turns the internal power supply to a phantom microphone on/off.

+ 48V OFF: Does not supply power the microphone.

Line input for audio signals input from an audio device Audio signal input from a microphone input

: Supplies power to the microphone.

 NOTE

Power is supplied to the microphone when the menu option R.MIC POWER in the AUDIO SETUP screen is set to ON.

7 F. AUDIO LEVEL (front audio recording level

adjustment) control

This control adjusts the recording level of audio channels 1 and 2. With the AUDIO SELECT CH1/CH2 switch positioned to MAN, this control can be used to adjust the recording levels for audio channels 1 and 2. Use the menu options FRONT VR CH1 and FRONT VR CH2 in the AUDIO SETUP screen to select the input connector this control will be used for.

Wireless slot

A Unislot wireless receiver (optional accessory) may be attached here.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

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Audio (output) Function Section

1 MONITOR SELECT (audio channel) CH1/2, CH3/4

selector switch

Use this switch to select the audio channel whose signals are output to the speaker or earphones.

CH1/2: Signal output of audio channels 1 and 2. CH3/4: Signal output of audio channels 3 and 4.

The channel indications of the audio level meters on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder show the channels selected with this switch.

MONITOR SELECT (audio selection) CH1/3, ST,

CH2/4 selector switch

This switch and the MONITOR SELECT CH1/2, CH3/4 switch select the audio signal output to the speaker or earphones.

MONITOR SELECT

switch (upper)

CH1/3 Audio Channel 1 Audio Channel 3

MONITOR

SELECT

CH2/4 Audio Channel 2 Audio Channel 4

MIX in the menu option MONITOR SELECT in the

AUDIO SETUP screen allows you to change stereo signals to a mixed signal.

MONITOR (volume) control

Use to control the alarm sound volume and volume of sound output from the monitor speaker and earphones.

MONITOR SELECT switch (lower)

CH1/2 CH3/4

Stereo signals

from Audio

Channels 1 and 2

Stereo signals

from Audio

Channels 3 and 4

Speaker

The speaker outputs EE sound during recording and reproduced sound during playback. The speaker emits an alarm sound when the WARNING lamp and indicator light or blink. EE sound and reproduced sound are not output during alarm sound output. When earphones are connected to the PHONES connector, the sound from the speaker is automatically muted.

PHONES (earphones) jack (mini jack)

This connector is designed for audio monitoring (stereo) earphones.

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

 Shooting and Recording (camera unit)

1 Focus ring

Use this using to adjust the focus manually.

Zoom ring

Use this using to adjust the zoom manually.

Iris ring

Use this using to adjust the lens iris manually.

ZOOM lever

Use this lever to perform zoom operations.

T: Zoom in W: Zoom out

Press the lever lightly to change the zoom slowly, and hard to change it quickly.

IRIS selector switch

Use this switch to select the lens iris adjustment mode. M: Manual iris mode

To adjust the iris, turn the iris ring on the lens.

W: Auto iris mode

The lens iris is adjusted automatically.

IRIS (PUSH AUTO) button

Press this button in manual iris mode. The lens iris is adjusted automatically while you hold down the button.

8 ND FILTER (ﬁlter switching) selector button ( )

CONV. (convergence) dial

Use this dial to adjust the convergence point (depth of the reference place for the 3D image). For details, refer to [Adjusting the Convergence Point] (page 54).

 NOTE

Lens operations such as iris, zoom, focus, and convergence adjustments cannot be performed during synchronization with the GENLOCK input signal.

Use this button to adjust the amount of light entering the MOS sensor during shooting in strong outdoor lighting.

Setting Description

CLEAR

1/4

1/16

1/64

9 SHUTTER switch

Use this switch to turn the electronic shutter on and off.

OFF: The electr ON: The electr SEL: Changes the speed of the electr

This dial switch returns to its original position when released. Each push in the SEL direction changes the shutter speed. For details, refer to [Setting the Electronic Shutter] (page

48).

10 AUTO W/B (white/black) BAL switch

AWB: Automatically adjusts the white balance.

Set the WHITE BAL switch on the side to A or B and use this switch to adjust the white balance, which takes a few seconds. The adjusted value is stored in memory. When the WHITE BAL switch is set to PRST and the AUTO W/B BAL switch is set to AWB to indicate the color temperature, pushing the AUTO W/B BAL switch towards AWB a second time allows you to change the preset color temperature.

ABB: Automatically adjusts the black balance. For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance and Black Balance] (page

Does not use the ND ﬁlter.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/4.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/16.

Reduces the amount of light

entering the MOS sensor to 1/64.

onic shutter is off. onic shutter is on.

onic shutter.

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11 FOCUS selector switch

Use this switch to select the focus adjustment mode.

A (AUTO): Auto focus mode M (MANUAL): Manual focus mode

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

: Focus on inﬁnity

12 GAIN selector switch

This switch adjusts video ampliﬁer gain to suit ambient lighting conditions at the time of shooting. Use the menu options LOW GAIN, MID GAIN and HIGH GAIN in the SW MODE screen to set the L/M/H position gain values. The factory settings for L, M and H positions are 0 dB, 6 dB and 12 dB, respectively.

OUTPUT/AUTO KNEE selector switch

This switch selects the video signals sent from the camera unit to the memory card recorder unit, viewﬁnder and video monitor.

CAM. ON:

Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit activated.

CAM. OFF:

Video being recorded through the camera is output with the Auto knee circuit turned off. The KNEE point is locked to the level set in the menu.

BARS: Color bar signals ar

e output with the AUTO

KNEE circuit turned off.

 NOTE

AUTO KNEE function

Usually, when you shoot people or scenery against a strongly lit background and adjust the level to the subject, the background will be totally whited-out, with buildings and other objects blurred. Use of the AUTO KNEE function in situations like these will reproduce the background clearly. The AUTO KNEE function is effective when:

• The subject is a person positioned in the shade under a clear sky.

• The subject is a person in a vehicle or building and you also want to capture the background visible through a window.

• The subject is a high-contrast scene.

14 WHITE BAL (white balance memory selector) switch

Use this switch to select method of white balance adjustment. PRST: Use PRST when you have no time to adjust

the white balance.

•

The factory default setting is 3200 K.

• Use a setting menu or push the AUTO W/B BAL switch towards AWB to display the color temperature. While the color temperature is still indicated, push the AUTO W/B switch once again towards AWB to switch between 3200 K and 5600 K.

A, B: Pushing the AUTO W/B BAL towar

will automatically adjust the white balance and save the adjusted value in memory A or memory B. For details, refer to [Adjusting the White Balance] (page

46).

ds AWB

15 USER MAIN, USER1 and USER2 buttons

These buttons can be assigned user-selected functions in a setting menu. Each button, when pressed, performs the assigned function. For details, refer to [Assigning Functions to USER Buttons] (page

50).

16 SYNCHRO SCAN switches

This function adjusts the synchro scan speed when the SHUTTER switch is set to ON and synchro scan is selected. Pressing the – switch sets a slower shutter speed and pressing the + switch sets a faster one. For example, to record a computer screen, make adjustments to minimize horizontal bar noise in the viewﬁnder. In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press the JOG dial button and this switch to change the frame rate. For details, refer to [2. JOG dial button] in [Menu/ Thumbnail Operation Section] (page

24).

17 DISP/MODE CHK button

Press this button to turn off the display on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. (The time code indication stays on.) A second press of the button turns the display back on and holding it down displays shooting conditions and functions assigned to USER buttons. It also serves to turn off the alarm sound.

ZEBRA (zebra pattern) button

Use this button to display a zebra pattern on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. For details, r

efer to [Zebra Pattern Display] (page 74).

19 CAMERA REMOTE jack

You can connect a remote control unit (optional) to control camera functions.

CONV. (2.5 mm super mini jack):

Controls the convergence point adjustment remotely.

FOCUS IRIS (3.5 mm mini jack):

Controls the focus and lens iris remotely.

ZOOM S/S (2.5 mm super mini jack):

Controls zoom and start/stop of recording remotely

 NOTE

• The focus and iris adjustments on the camera are disabled when the FOCUS IRIS remote control unit is connected.

• Do not connect any equipment except the remote control unit to the remote control jack. Connecting any equipment other than the remote control unit may cause the image brightness to change and/or images to appear out of focus.

• When the AJ-RC10G or AG-EC4G is connected and the IRIS selector switch of the unit is set to A (Auto), iris adjustment on the AJ-RC10G or AG-EC4G has priority.

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 Shooting and Recording/Playback

Function Section (Recorder Unit)

1 REC button

Press this button to start recording and press once again to stop it. The REC selector switch can be used to disable the REC button on the handle.

REC switch

Switches functions of the REC button on the handle.

ON: Enables the REC button. OFF: Disables the REC button.

RET/REC CHECK button

Press this button to play back the last two seconds of the most recently recorded clip.

 NOTE

Only the POWER button is enabled during REC CHECK.

4 t REW (rewind) button

In stop mode, press this button for fast-reverse playback. During playback, press this button for fast-reverse playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the clip being played is located in pause mode (cue-up mode).

g ST

OP button

Press this button to stop playback. You can also press this button to stop interval recording.

y FF (fast f

In stop mode, press this button for fast playback. During playback, press this button for fast playback at about 4x normal speed. If this button is pressed when playback is paused, the beginning of the next clip is located in pause mode (cue-up mode).

PLAY/PAUSE button

Press this button to view playback on the LCD monitor or in the viewﬁnder, or on a color video monitor. Press it during playback to pause playback.

OUTPUT CHARACTER switch

Use this switch to control the superimposition of character data onto HD SDI MONITOR OUT to indicate status or setting menus.

ON: Superimposes characters. OFF: Does not superimpose characters.

P2 card slot (L, R)

Insert the P2 card for the left image into card slot L (upper slot), and the one for the right image into card slot R (lower slot). For details, refer to [Inserting P2 Cards] (page 30).

P2 card eject button

Raise this button and press it to remove a P2 card.

orward) button

11 P2 card access LED

This LED indicates the recording and playback status of each card. For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Car

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

ds] (page 31).

12 SD memory card slot

Insert an SD memory card (optional accessory) in this slot. It is used for recording and loading camera setting menus, and uploading meta data.

 NOTE

SD memory card precautions

• Use only SD memory cards that conform to the SD standard or the SDHC standard in this camera.

• MultiMediaCards (MMC) cannot be used. (Use of such cards may prevent recording.)

• Be sure to use miniSD/microSD card adapters when using miniSD/microSD cards with this camera. (Note that this camera will not operate normally when a miniSD/ microSD adapter is installed without inserting a card. Be sure to insert a card when an adapter is installed.)

• Use of Panasonic SD memory cards and miniSD/microSD cards is recommended. Be sure to format such cards in this camera.

• This camera supports SD memory cards with capacities between 8 MB to 2 GB, and SDHC memory cards with capacities up to 32 GB.

• For the latest information not available in the Operating

Instructions, visit the support desk at the following website.

http://pro-av.panasonic.net/

About SD and SDHC memory cards

The SDHC memory card is a new standard, established

• by the SD Card Association in 2006, for memory cards with capacities of 2 GB or more.

• The SD logo is a registered trademark.

• MMC (MultiMediaCard) is a registered trademark of Inﬁneon Technologies AG.

13 BUSY (operation mode display) lamp

This lamp indicates the active status of the SD memory card. It stays illuminated when the card is active.

 NOTE

Do not remove the card while the lamp is on. The SD memory card could be damaged.

14 FOCUS ASSIST button

Turns magniﬁcation of the center portion of the image on and off. For details, r

efer to [Focus Assist Function] (page 75).

15 WFM button

Press this button to display waveforms of an image on the LCD monitor. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes to OFF, WAVE, or VECTOR, cyclically. For details, refer to [Waveform Monitor Function] (page

75).

 NOTE

• The waveform display does not appear in the viewﬁnder.

• The waveform display does not appear when the focus assist (EXPANDED) function is used.

• The waveform display cannot be recorded.

16 3D MODE selector switch

Use this button to select the 3D recording mode. NEAR: Near distance mode

This mode is used to shoot a target at a short distance.

NORMAL: Nor

mal mode

Normally set to this mode.

EXTRA: Long distance mode

This mode is used to shoot in telephoto mode. The variable range of zooming is widened with this mode.

Refer to [Setting 3D Recording Mode] (page 53).

LCD/EVF button

Press this button to select the style of image you wish to appears on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder. Each time the button is pressed, the display changes to NORMAL, MIX, R IMAGE, or SIDE by SIDE cyclically. You can change the selectable images, style with the menu option LCD/EVF in the SW MODE screen. For details, refer to [Setting 3D Recording Mode] (page

53).

3D ASSIST buttons

Press the button to activate the corresponding 3D assist function. For details, refer to [3D Assist Function] (page 56). Z WFM: Excessively popped-out or r

eceded areas

are indicated by a waveform.

ALERT: Red blocks appear to indicate excessively

popped-out areas, yellow blocks to indicate excessively receded areas.

CONV.: Gr

een blocks appear to indicate the

convergence point area.

Variable settings for the 3D assist functions are available in the 3D ASSIST screen of the setting menu. For example, the style of image to output to the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder can be selected, the detection range and alert level for excessive pop-out or receding can be set, the display scale can be set, and superimposition of the 3D assist function onto the HD SDI MONITOR OUT output can be turned on/off. For details, refer to [3D ASSIST Screen] (page 119).

 NOTE

When the LCD/EVF mode is set to R IMAGE or SIDE by SIDE using the LCD/EVF button, the effect of the 3D assist function is not displayed.

19 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

This connector inputs a reference signal when the camera unit is gen-locked, or when the time code is externally locked.

 NOTE

• Supply an HD Y signal (1080/59.94i (50i), 1080/23.98 PsF, or 720/59.94P (50P)) as input reference signal.

• For the MONITOR OUT (HD SDI/HDMI) output, phase genlock is not guaranteed.

20 HD SDI OUT 1 (L) connector (BNC) 21 HD SDI OUT 2 (R) connector (BNC)

This connector outputs HD SDI signals. When the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen is set to ON, the HD SDI 1 (L) connector outputs the left-lens (L) image, and the HD SDI 2 (R) connector outputs the right-lens (R) image. When the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen is set to ON (SIDE), the HD SDI 1 (L) and HD SDI 2 (R) connectors output the SIDE by SIDE image.

 NOTE

For HD SDI signals, use a double-shielded BNC cable 5CFB or higher.

22 HDMI connector

This connector outputs HDMI signals. To output signals from this connector, set the menu option SDI OUT in the OUTPUT SEL screen to OFF. You can set character superimposition for output from HDMI with the menu option HDMI OUT CHAR in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

 NOTE

• Use HDMI cables (optional) with double shield or more.

• Use of Panasonic HDMI cables is recommended.

• The HDMI connector of this product is not compatible with VIERA Link.

• When a VIERA-Link device is connected to this product with an HDMI cable, VIERA Link of the connected device may not operate properly.

23 HD SDI MONITOR OUT connector (BNC)

This connector outputs images for the monitor. According to the menu option MON OUT SEL in the OUTPUT SEL screen, images independent of HD SDI OUT can be output. You can set character superimposition for output from HD SDI MONITOR OUTPUT with the menu option MON OUT CHAR in the OUTPUT SEL screen.

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

 NOTE

For HD SDI signals, use a double-shielded BNC cable 5CFB or higher.

24 REMOTE connector

Some functions can be remote controlled when the remote control unit AJ-RC10G (optional accessory) is connected to the camera. For details, refer to [Connecting the AJ-RC10G Remote Control Unit] (page 121). Some functions can also be remote controlled when the AG-EC4G extension control unit (optional accessory) is connected. For details, refer to [Connecting the AG-EC4G Extension Control Unit] (page 122).

RETURN IN (HD SDI) connector (BNC)

This connector inputs return video signals (HD SDI signals) to allow checking the video on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

 NOTE

• For HD SDI signals, use a double-shielded BNC cable 5CFB or higher.

• The input signal of the RETURN IN connector can be locked externally if the menu option GENLOCK SEL in the OTHER FUNCTIONS screen is set to RETURN IN.

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Menu/Thumbnail Operation Section

1 MENU button

Hold down the button to open a setting menu screen. A second press of the button returns the previous image. This function is not available in the thumbnail display and during recording.

JOG dial button

Use this button to go between setting menus and to select and set items in open setting menus. In a setting menu, turning the JOG dial button downwards moves the menu cursor downwards and turning it upwards moves the menu cursor upwards. Press the JOG dial button to conﬁrm made settings. In VFR (Variable Frame Rate) mode, press this button and use the SYNCHRO SCAN switch to change frame rates.

THUMBNAIL button

Press this button to open the thumbnail screen. Note that this switchover cannot be performed during recording or playback. This button is also used for iris adjustment in 3D FINE adjustment mode.

MENU (thumbnail menu) button

In thumbnail display mode, use this button to access thumbnail menu functions to delete clips, for example.

Cursor and SET buttons

Use these buttons to manipulate setting menus, the menu bar and thumbnails. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is the SET button. These buttons are also used for vertical position adjustment (VERTICAL), focus adjustment (FOCUS) and resetting in 3D FINE adjustment mode.

6 EXIT/CANCEL button

Press this button to exit an open thumbnail menu or property window to return to the previous image. Pressing this button while holding down the SHIFT button turns it into a cancel function allowing you to cancel clip selections at one time. This button is also used for iris adjustment in 3D FINE adjustment mode.

SHIFT button

Use this button together with other buttons.

•

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the cursor button ([ ]) in a thumbnail screen to move the pointer to the thumbnail at the beginning or end of a clip.

•

Hold down the SHIFT button and press the SET button to select all clips from a previously selected clip to the clip at the cursor location.

• SHIFT button + EXIT/CANCEL button This button combination operates like the cancel function. For details, refer to [6. EXIT/CANCEL button].

Operations while the SHIFT button is pressed are shown blow each button. This button is also used for switchover to 3D FINE mode.

 NOTE

For details on the use of the buttons, refer to the following pages:

• For menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page

106).

• For thumbnail operation, refer to [Selecting Thumbnails] (page 93).

• For 3D FINE operation, refer to [Adjustment between Two Lenses (3D FINE Function)] (page 57).

Time Code Section

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Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 GENLOCK IN connector (BNC)

Use this connector to input a reference signal to genlock the camera unit or externally lock the time code. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page

65).

2 TC IN connector (BNC)

To externally lock the time code, input a reference time code to this connector. For details, refer to [Externally Locking the Time Code] (page

65).

3 TC OUT connector (BNC)

Connect this connector to the time code input (TC IN) of the external device to lock the time code of that device to the time code of the AG-3DP1. The signal input to the TC IN connector is output from this connector without delay.

 NOTE

Keep in mind that the TC OUT phase is not synchronized when the recording format is 720P.

4 HOLD button

Pressing this button instantly freezes the time data indication on the counter. Note that time code generation continues. Pressing the button again restarts the counter. This function allows you to check the time code or counter value of a recorded scene.

COUNTER (counter display selector) button

Each press of the button displays the counter value, time code, user bit and frame rate data on the LCD monitor and in the viewﬁnder.

6 RESET button

Use this button to reset the counter value on the time code display to 0. Pressing this button with the TCG switch positioned at SET when the TC PRESET screen and UB PRESET screen are open, resets all set values to 0. Use the Cursor SET button to PRESET.

TCG (time code selector) switch

Use this switch to set the running mode of the built-in time code generator. F-RUN: Select this position to continuously advance

the time code independently of P2 card recording status. Use this position to synchronize the time code with the time of day, or to externally lock the time code.

SET: Select this position to set the time code or

user bits.

R-RUN: Select this position to advance the time

code only during recording. The time code is continuously recorded during normal recording. But deleting clips and setting a 24P frame rate to continue recording of clips that are not 24P clips may break the sequence of time code recording.

 NOTE

Always use the cursor and SET buttons to set the time code and user bits. The JOG dial button cannot be used for this purpose.

8 Cursor and SET buttons

Use these buttons to set the time code and user bits. The four triangular buttons are cursor buttons and the square center button is the SET button. For details, r

efer to [Setting Time Data] (page 59).

Warning and Status Display

1 2 4

1 2

Functions

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 Back tally lamp

When the back tally switch is set to ON, this lamp behaves in the same way as the front tally lamp.

Back tally switch

Use this switch to control the back and rear tally lamps.

ON: Enables the back and r OFF: Disables the back and r

3 Rear tally lamp

The rear tally lamp behaves in the same way as the back tally lamp.

WARNING lamp

This lamp starts blinking or lights when an error is detected in the memory card recorder unit.

ear tally lamps.

LCD Monitor

1 LCD monitor

The LCD monitor displays the video in the viewﬁnder. Alternatively, it can show clips on the P2 card in a thumbnail format. For details on the setting of the LCD monitor, refer to [Adjusting and Setting the LCD Monitor/Viewﬁnder] (page

76). In thumbnail display mode, you can use the thumbnail menu buttons, cursor and SET buttons to manipulate or delete clips, or format P2 cards. For details, refer to [Manipulating Clips with Thumbnails] (page

2 OPEN button

Use to open the LCD monitor.

91).

Viewﬁnder

OFF

PEAKING CONTRAST BRIGHT

CHROMA

5 6 7 8

2 3 4

10 15 9 17 1 11 13 14

An HD viewﬁnder can be used with this unit. It is recommended to use the optional AJ-CVF100G (59.94/50Hz switching) or AJ-HVF21KG. For details on attachment and adjustments of the viewﬁnder, refer to the operating instructions of the viewﬁnder.

AJ-CVF100G

Chapter 2 Parts and their Functions

1 Viewﬁnder (optional)

The viewﬁnder displays the video image in color or monochrome during recording or playback. It also displays warnings and messages – indicating camera operating status and settings – zebra patterns and markers (safety zone and center markers, etc.).

CHROMA switch

Switches the display of images between color and monochrome on the viewﬁnder.

ON: Displays color images. OFF: Displays monochr

3 ZEBRA switch

Switches a zebra pattern inside the viewﬁnder.

ON: Displays a zebra patter OFF: No zebra patter

The details of the display, such as the type of zebra pattern, can be set in the DISPLAY SETUP screen.

TALLY switch

Controls the front tally lamp.

HIGH: Makes the fr OFF: T LOW: Makes the fr

5 PEAKING control

Adjusts the outlines of the images in the viewﬁnder to make focusing easier. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

CHROMA control

Adjusts the chroma of the color for the image in the viewﬁnder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

 NOTE

In a low temperature environment, the colors in the displayed image may be paler immediately after switching on the power.

ome images.

n is displayed.

ont tally lamp brighter.

urns the front tally lamp off.

ont tally lamp dimmer.

7 CONTRAST control

Adjusts the contrast of the screen inside the viewﬁnder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

BRIGHT (brightness) control

Adjusts the brightness of the screen inside the viewﬁnder. The setting of this control has no effect on the output signal of the camera.

Front tally lamp

Lights when the camera is shooting if the TALLY switch is set to HIGH or LOW. Also, the lamp ﬂashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewﬁnder. The setting of the TALLY switch determines the brightness of the front tally lamp (HIGH or LOW).

Viewﬁnder stopper

This is used to attach/detach the viewﬁnder.

Eyepiece

12 Back tally lamp

Lights when the camera is shooting. Also, the lamp ﬂashes on and off as a warning indication, in the same manner as the REC lamp inside the viewﬁnder. The back tally lamp is hidden when the lever is in the OFF position.

Diopter adjuster ring

Adjust this control to match the vision of the person using the camera so that the image on the screen in the viewﬁnder is as clear as possible.

Lock ring 15 Connection plug 16 Microphone holder 17 Slide rail

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PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REC TALLY EVF BAT LED CLOCK SETTING

H PHASE

TIME ZONE

>>>

RED

ACCESS LED ALARM

LOW

>>>

0:00

USER FILE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock

The CLOCK SETTING value is recorded in the contents (clip), and affects the sequence of playback of the thumbnails. Before carrying out recording, be sure to check and set CLOCK SETTING and TIME ZONE.

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 This shows you how to adjust the calendar

to 5:20 PM on November 16, 2011.

Set the POWER switch to ON.

Select TIME ZONE item in OTHER

FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

• For details on menu operation, refer to [Using the Menus] (page 106).

Use the JOG dial button to set the time

difference from Greenwich Mean Time.

• Check what time zone you are in and set accordingly.

Time zone

Time

difference

00:00 Greenwich +01:00 Central Europe

-00:30 +01:30

-01:00 Azores Islands +02:00

-01:30 +02:30

-02:00 Mid-Atlantic +03:00 Moscow

-02:30 +03:30 Tehran

-03:00 Buenos Aires +04:00 Abu Dhabi

-03:30

-04:00 Halifax +05:00 Islamabad

-04:30 +05:30 Bombay

-05:00 New York +06:00 Dacca

-05:30 +06:30 Yangon

-06:00 Chicago +07:00 Bangkok

-06:30 +07:30

-07:00 Denver +08:00 Beijing

-07:30 +08:30

-08:00 Los Angeles +09:00 Tokyo

-08:30 +09:30 Darwin

-09:00 Alaska +10:00 Guam

-09:30

-10:00 Hawaii +11:00

-10:30 +11:30 Norfolk Island

-11:00 Midway Island +12:00 New Zealand

-11:30 +12:45

-12:00 Kwajalein +13:00

+00:30

Area

Newfoundland

Island

Marquesas

Islands

Time

difference

Eastern

Europe

+04:30 Kabul

+10:30

Lord Howe

Island

Solomon

Islands

Chatham

Islands

Area

 NOTE

• The clock is accurate to within about ±30 seconds a month with the power turned off.

• Check and set the time when accurate time is required. After setting the time, change the setting menu TIME ZONE item and the display and the recorded local time will be reset accordingly.

Select CHANGE at the CLOCK SETTING item

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

REC TALLY EVF BAT LED

CLOCK SETTING

TIME ZONE

>>>

RED

ACCESS LED ALARM

LOW

RETURN

CHANGE

USER FILE

OTHER FUNCTIONS

H PHASE

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

2011 MONTH NOV DAY 16 HOUR 13 MINUTE 07

YEAR

CLOCK SETTING

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

2011 MONTH NOV DAY 16 HOUR 17

MINUTE 20

YEAR

CLOCK SETTING

in OTHER FUNCTIONS, then press the JOG dial button.

• The CLOCK SETTING screen appears.

Turn the JOG dial button to select YEAR, then

press the JOG dial button.

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Turn the JOG dial button to set YEAR to 2011,

then press the JOG dial button.

• A year between 2000 to 2037 can be set.

Turn the JOG dial button to select MONTH,

then press the JOG dial button.

Turn the JOG dial button to set MONTH to

NOV, then press the JOG dial button.

Set DAY, HOUR and MINUTE in the same way

as setting YEAR and MONTH.

• This is a 24-hour clock.

P2 Cards

Inserting P2 Cards

 NOTE

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When using the camera recorder for the ﬁrst time, be sure to set the time data beforehand.

For details, refer to [Setting Date and Time of Internal Clock] (page 28).

Turn on the POWER switch.

Open the card slot cover.

Slot cover

Push the eject button that pops up to the right.

• The L and R P2 card access LEDs indicate the status of the corresponding P2 card.

For details, refer to [P2 Card Access LED and Status of P2 Car

Close the card slot cover.

 NO

• The camera operates only when P2 cards are inserted in both the L and R P2 card slots.

• To prevent cards from falling out, dust from entering and reduce the risk of exposure to static electricity, close the card slot cover before moving the camera.

• Format two P2 cards simultaneously on this camera.

ds] (page 31).

P2 card access LED

Insert P2 cards in the L (left) and R (right) P2

card slots.

• Press in the card until the eject button pops up.

EJECT button

Insert the card with the logo facing up.

Removing P2 Cards

Open the card slot cover.

Raise the eject button.

Then depress the eject button to release the P2

card.

Raise the eject button.

Press the raised eject button to remove a P2 card.

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